A meeting of the Sylacauga City Council in Alabama ended abruptly after residents questioned the influx of Haitian migrants into the community. The council president, Tiffany Nix, adjourned the meeting after attendees raised concerns about illegal immigration and the alleged arrival of migrants by bus.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, David Phillips, a resident and speaker at the meeting, condemned the council's actions as "totalitarian" and "un-American." He emphasized the importance of addressing community concerns and serving the public's interests.
Alabama City Council Meeting Canceled Amidst Haitian Migrant Concerns
Despite residents' claims that some Haitians had arrived via bus and were seen wandering aimlessly, Nix defended their presence, believing they should be welcomed as contributors to society. She claimed the council had no knowledge of how they arrived, despite residents' assertions.
Nix's defense was challenged by a resident who stated that the migrants were not working, despite that being the stated reason for their arrival. nix responded, "I don't see what the issue is."
Alabama City Council Meeting Canceled Amidst Haitian Migrant Concerns
The resident retorted, criticizing the council's conduct and questioning why nothing seemed to get done in the town. Philips then spoke out, expressing his discontent with the council's treatment of the Haitian migrants, whom he said were not being treated as the "lawful U.S. citizens" they were not.
Nix abruptly interrupted Philips and called for the meeting to be adjourned, supported by other board members. Phillips expressed shock at the council's actions, stating that the curtailment of public comment violated basic free speech rights.
Alabama City Council Meeting Canceled Amidst Haitian Migrant Concerns
Residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the meeting's conclusion, with one stating, "Good to know they don't want to hear the truth." Another resident reminded the council that ending public comment prematurely was a violation of public law.
Fox News Digital attempted to contact Nix for comment but did not receive an immediate response. The incident highlights the growing concerns in some communities about the recent influx of Haitian migrants and the need for open and transparent discussions on immigration issues.
Alabama City Council Meeting Canceled Amidst Haitian Migrant Concerns
